Apple (AAPL.O) launched an audio intelligence feature that adds sound-recognition capabilities to the Apple Watch.

EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook said the global oil price average in August rose to $91/bbl, up $7 from July, mainly due to falling global inventories. The EIA estimates inventories have fallen 400 mln bbl year-to-date and projects they will continue to decline through end‑2026, keeping oil prices near August's average over the next few months. With supply rising next year and inventories gradually recovering, the EIA expects prices to retreat in 2027.

The Saudi-led coalition said on Sept. 9 Houthi forces used ballistic missiles and drones to strike the southern Saudi cities of Khamis Mushayt, Abha and Jizan. Earlier the Houthis said Saudi warplanes carried out dozens of airstrikes across Marib, Jawf and Taiz provinces in Yemen.